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OPPD Workers Return From Helping Utilities In Iowa/Illinois
The Omaha Public Power District crews that went to Iowa and Illinois to assist with power restoration efforts after damaging storms are returning home to Nebraska. OPPD officials say that 17 employees were dispatched to Iowa and Illinois after thousands of people lost electricity following a derecho earlier this month. Officials say mutual aid is about utilities helping utilities restore power to customers.
Central Illinois Isolated Storms Expected Through Wednesday
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents can expect a mix of isolated thunderstorms and mild temperatures through Wednesday. According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, daily highs will range from the lower to mid-80s, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms persisting until midweek. Monday’s forecast predicts isolated thunderstorms...
Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams Performs Impromptu Mini Concert in Her Illinois Hometown
Rockford's Founders Commission's second annual DIAMONDS event shined a light on mental health with Rockford native Michelle Wiliams who surprised the crowd with a live performance. Famous people weren't all born in New York or L.A., they grew up in the same mid-size towns that you and I did. Sometimes...
Portion of Blackhawk Boulevard in South Beloit closes next week
The Illinois Department of Transportation is warning motorists that Blackhawk Boulevard in South Beloit will be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing beginning July 30th. The closure will allow the railroad to remove and replace its at-grade crossing just south of Turtle Creek. A detour will be marked directing...
Blackhawk Technical College joins National Consortium on College Men of Color
JANESVILLE — Blackhawk Technical College has announced it’s joined the National Consortium on College Men of Color to further its commitment to improving the success of historically underrepresented students. The consortium is an initiative of the Community College Equity Assessment Lab in partnership with the Lumina Foundation that offers a collaborative environment where community colleges nationwide can share best practices and learn from one another. “As a member of the...
WATCH: Wienermobile Wipes Out on Illinois Expressway
The oversized hot dog on wheels was involved in an accident Monday morning which shut down traffic on an Illinois expressway for hours. Did you know that at any given moment there are six different official Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles that roam the country? As an avid "Frank-Fanatic" I closely monitor the Wienermobile's whereabouts.
Rockford could backtrack on former Kmart, U-Haul property vote
Rockford Ald. Gina Meeks, D-12, is having second thoughts about her vote to reject a plan to redevelop a former Kmart property. And she may not be alone. Rockford City Council voted 10-2 to deny a special use permit and code variations sought by Orput Companies Inc. for the redevelopment of the U-Haul-owned 15-acre property at the corner of State Street and Mulford Road.
Gunshots heard at multiple locations in Freeport overnight
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — The Freeport Police Department says they heard gunshots being fired at multiple locations overnight into Sunday morning. At 1:58 A.M., police say they heard gunshots being fired in the 700 block of S. Liberty Avenue and the 800 block of S. Carroll Avenue. Later at 3:17 A.M., police say they heard […]
Rockford Community Theatre Scores Four Huge Award Recommendations
Summer is a big season for community theatre in Rockford and this summer, Rock Valley College's Starlight Theatre productions have all been nominated for a big award. Rockford is home to many unique places including one of my favorite spots in the summer, Rock Valley College's Starlight Theatre. In the...
Company That Owns Illinois Pizza Huts Files for Bankruptcy
The struggle continues for many food franchises as a company that owns many Pizza Hut locations in Illinois has reportedly filed for bankruptcy. Nation's Restaurant News reported today that EYM Pizza L.P. has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the eastern district of Texas Monday. They said this pizza company "operates units in the South and Midwest". According to their corporate site, that includes Pizza Hut locations in Illinois.
Wisconsin Alliant Energy workers return home after helping with Illinois tornado cleanup efforts
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Dozens of Alliant Energy workers from Wisconsin returned home this weekend after helping with tornado cleanup efforts in Illinois, the energy company reported on Monday. After 25 confirmed tornadoes touched down in Chicago and surrounding areas last week, ComEd, an energy company serving northern Illinois, requested...
Illinois DOT begins work on I-80 bridge on Monday
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation began working on the I-80 bridge over the Rock River on Monday, July 22. According to IDOT officials, crews are patching the bridge deck. While work is ongoing, one eastbound lane will be closed. The project is expected to...
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
TJ Baker rules Aldeen Cup again; tourney lures former Rockford golfing great back to town
John Robertson left town as the winningest golfer in Rockford tournament history. He returned 18 years later, now tied for fifth with his 15 local wins, and just trying not to be too nervous. “It’s really funny, too,” Robertson, who moved to Dayton, Ohio, in 2006 said about playing in...
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